1:1 Individual Student Aide Paraprofessional
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Job Description
As a 1:1 Individual Student Aide Paraprofessional with The Menta Education Group, you will be responsible for working with classroom instructors and staff to offer targeted teaching and support to students in the classroom, as well as general support for all students in the school.
316 E. South St. Nokomis, IL 62075
8:00am-3:30pm CT, Monday-Friday, following a school calendar
Hiring for All Grade Levels K-21, Small Self-Contained Rooms
Direct Hire with our school: Return school year after school year (no annual contract)
Responsibilities
- Individually monitor the assigned student addressing academic, functional, behavioral, or safety concerns as noted in the IEP under the supervision of licensed professional staff.
- Prepare and adapt materials for use in the classroom; maintain classrooms and materials in good order.
- Inform clinical staff of social, emotional, or behavioral concerns of students.
- Implement and maintain behavior program policies and data.
- Coordinate and communicate with administration and other staff members in order to ensure consistent application of the academic and therapeutic program.
- Fill in as needed and as requested throughout the program.
- Have awareness of other students in the program in order to ensure consistent application of the academic and therapeutic program.
- Maintain confidentiality of students and student records.
- Attend all staff meetings and in-service training as requested.
- Report any unusual incidents or safety concerns to the administration.
- Support and promote administrative policies and goals.
Qualifications
- Paraprofessional Certification is preferred, but not required
- Ability to operate tactfully under stress
- Flexibility to change in routines
- At least 23 years of age
- Able to work with high-risk special needs students
Compensation & Benefits
- In accordance with the Pay Transparency amendment to the Illinois Equal Pay Act of 2003, information about pay ranges and employee benefits can be found at the following links:
- Compensation Information:
- Please refer to the "Classroom Support" section for this position's category.
- Our benefits package includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off (PTO); and a 403(b) retirement plan with an employer match. For more information visit:
About Menta Nokomis/Cornerstone Academy and ChrisMont
The ChrisMont RSSP is a collaborative effort of Regional Office of Education #10 involving seven school districts: Nokomis CUSD #22, Taylorville CUSD #3, Hillsboro CUSD #3, Litchfield CUSD #12, Pana CUSD #8, South Fork CUSD #14, Edinburg CUSD #4.
At ChrisMont, we focus on preparing students to be 3-C Ready: College Ready, Career Ready, and Citizenship Ready. The focus of each child’s educational program is to prepare him or her for next steps in life. Our problem solving model tracks student progress and aligns with scientifically based interventions proven to improve the individual successes of all children.
At Mid-State Cornerstone Academy, the pursuit of our '3-C Ready' vision—to cultivate College, Career, and Citizenship readiness—is at the heart of our educational mandate. We are committed to an educational model that is as unique as the individual needs and developmental stages of each of our students. It's our goal to ensure that every learner is given the tools and support to unlock their fullest potential.
The classrooms at Mid-State Cornerstone Academy are dynamic and interactive, fostering an environment where educational and behavioral milestones are achieved with regularity. We believe that an active learning environment is critical for the cultivation of a young person’s academic and social skills. Our educators are dedicated to daily nurturing these skills, thereby empowering our students to succeed and to become proactive, informed, and responsible members of society.
Students Served: PK-21
Professional Associations and/or Partnerships
The Menta Education Group affiliates are members/partners with CEC, CASE, Autism Speaks, ASBA, AAPSEC, AASA, CCSSO, SEAA, ASCD, and many more associations that focus on the education of children with disabilities.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Menta Education Group (“Menta”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, gender identity and gender expression), color, national origin, religion, age, pregnancy or related conditions, veteran status, sexual orientation, disability or any other basis protected under federal, state or local law. Any individual needing assistance in making an application for any opening should contact Menta’s office.
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- CONSENT TO BACKGROUND CHECK: Section 10-21.9 of The School Code of the State of Illinois and A.R.S. 15-534(A) in Arizona (“Applicable School Code”) require that an applicant for employment with a school district is required, as a condition of employment, to authorize a fingerprint investigation to ascertain if the applicant has been convicted of certain criminal offenses. The Applicable School Code also stipulates that the School District perform a check on the Statewide Sex Offender Database. Should I be a candidate for employment with Special Education Services, I agree to authorize both investigations and will allow myself to be fingerprinted as a part of this investigation. Candidate may not be employed unless such investigation has been initiated. I certify that the information given by me in this application is true in all respects, and I agree that if the information given is found to be false or misleading in any way, it shall be considered sufficient cause for denial of employment or, if already hired, discharge. I authorize the use of any information in the application to verify my statement, and I authorize past employers, all references and any other person to answer all questions asked concerning my ability, character, reputation, previous employment and education record or anything else contained in this application. I expressly release all such third parties from any liability or damages on account of having furnished such information, as well as Special Education Services for seeking any verification of such information contained in this application.
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